Exposition debate and Michigan fairs noted in August 1880
The article surveys economic contrasts since the 19th century, references Napoleon and Hartford Courant editor Joy Hawley, previews September 1880 Michigan fairs in Jackson Lansing Detroit Grand Rapids and Marshall, and argues Chicago should host the World’s Exposition due to its infrastructure, location, and regional prominence. It highlights rail, hotel, and water resources and the influx of foreign visitors as potential benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Pocket Books
America
Ulyses Si
Lake Michigan
State Agricultural Society fair opens with grand exhibits
The State Fair managers invite northern and Canadian exhibitors to display minerals, cereals, timber, wines, fruits, and products from Michigan and beyond. Space has been allocated by the railways for six car loads of exhibits at Lansing with costs around 20 to 30 thousand dollars. California, the Upper Peninsula, and Minnesota lines participate, showcasing timber, climate samples, and regional goods. The grounds undergo extensive improvements totaling about 36 thousand dollars, to support a five day event starting Monday.
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Starling
Northern
Canadian Pacific Railways
Lansing
Minneapolis
Golden State
Michigan
Ttig
Saginaw Courier
Tragic Pedestrian Hit by Michigan Central Train Near Cold Spring Park
A woman walking beside the track near Cold Spring Park was struck and killed by a westbound Michigan Central train. Eyewitnesses say she did not heed the warning whistle. The victim appeared to be about 25, with gray hair and a swarthy complexion, carrying a basket of personal items. An inquest was scheduled as officials sought to identify the woman, believed to be a transient. Reverend W A Waterman, former Congregational pastor, has returned to Kalamazoo after travels in Colorado and the West.
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Michigan Ceartral
Cold Spring Park
Johnson
Tned
Corvenor Mewitt
Snyder
Pr. Smiley
Toledo
Ann Arbor
Chicago & Grand Trunk Ry
M.C. Ry
Ceresco
John Mahoney
W.A. Waterman
Congregational Church
Kalamazoo
Colorado
West
Wichita
Kan
Ew College
Reunion of the Old Ninth Infantry at Bowlerville
The Old Ninth Infantry reunion at Bowlerville drew broad local turnout with ample food and cordial testimonies. Capt Marble and Gen Parkhurst led a program of music, speeches, poems, and recitations, while Comrade Geo L Fisher and wife hosted at their home. The next meeting is set for Penton, with Rev Willets and Rev Clark aiding church ministers in hosting events.
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Ninth Infantry
Ninth
Bowlerville
Capt. Marble
Whlleta
F. BR. Randall
Mra. J. Bn
Parkhurst
Belgium
J. M. Dulfield
Barrawa
Dobbelacre
Smith
Brand
Marble
Ceril
Duffield
Slerness
Iimself
Penton
Firs
C. C. Willets
Mr. Clark
Geo. L. Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Fowlerville
Lansing
Tinware and Hardware Stock in Marshall Ad
O my old customers and friends I am glad to say my health has improved and I will stay in Marshall I have the largest and most complete stock of hardware there and will give better goods and lower prices Yeeltmoy tf
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Marshall
Municipal Matters Session Minutes Read and Voted on
August 23, 1689 council minutes show Mayor Wiseman presiding with Alderman Connor absent. M.B. Powell petitioned Jeava exhibit bill boned on sidewalk. sidewalk committee referred. Finance favored Richard Butler $7.55, Cook Bros, and others. wagon motion to Guance committee. Street work ordered on Linden, Maple, Green, and Cherry streets including gutter, road edges, and a wood cobble crossing. Grant to oversee. Dobbine to report on Racwal et al.
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Wiseman
Ald
Connor
M.B. Powell
Bill Boned
Story
Richard Butler
Cook Bros
W. H. Alexander
Seth Lewin
Southworth
Guance
White
Linden Etreet
Dean
Maple Street
Pear Ives
Michigan Avenue
Ereau
Linden Street
Es Grant
f.Chet Campbell
Fall and Winter Fashions Dominant in Marshall Retail
Manawatty Erinay markets announce fall and winter 1889 attire with a wide range of woolens trimmings and textiles. The Marshall shop promotes Latines Serges silk serges twilled linings and rich Sarah linings plus a large clothing line from Michael Kolbon A W Mann Weber Shiel Co. emphasizing fit quality and guaranteed satisfaction. Overcoats and furnishing goods arriving for season as prices promised to outshine rivals in Marshall.
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Marshall
Sarah
Wales
Rochester
A. W. Mann
New York
Weber, Shiel & Co
Fit
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R. Hawley
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Somoza
J Appincott
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Dickens
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Poe
Durna
Jackson
Michigan State Agricultural Society
Detroit
Western Michigan Agricultural and Industrial Society
Grand Rapids
Calhoun Co. Agricultural Society
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Litchfield
Makké
Cara
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Galhoun
Marshall Mich
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Pape
Hyde’s Drug Store
M. D ' Avery
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